Lompoc, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) Section 35.30.070(C) establishes a tiered height schedule via Tables 3-1 (non-agricultural zones) and 3-2 (agricultural zones). Within a required front setback, fences up to 6 feet (gateposts up to 8 feet) are exempt from a Planning Permit; taller fences require a Minor Conditional Use Permit (or a Coastal Development Permit / Land Use Permit in agricultural zones). Within side and rear setbacks, the exempt height rises to 8 feet (gateposts 10 feet). Within an interior lot setback 20 feet or less from a street right-of-way the lower 6-foot threshold applies. Outside any required setback, fences up to 8 feet are exempt and taller fences need a Coastal Development or Land Use Permit. Height is measured from the natural grade at the base of the lower side of the fence to the top edge of the fence material (LUDC § 35.30.070(B)). In every case the height cap of the underlying zone (Article 35.2) still applies, and a fence on a corner lot must also meet the vision-clearance rule in § 35.30.090(K) (no fence over 2.5 feet above adjacent curb grade or 3 feet above pavement within the corner triangle).